United Way Agencies
United Way of Bradley County
AMERICAN RED CROSS
304 20th St. S.E.
P.O. Box 2314
Cleveland, TN 37320
(423) 472-1595
The Hiwassee Chapter of the American Red Cross offers safety and health education, Certified
Nursing Assistant training, service to the armed forces, their families and veterans, assistance
to single-family residence fire victims, disaster preparedness and relief, and community
volunteer services. The chapter also operates the Emergency Aid Program, providing help with
rent and utilities, and information and referral, to those in need who qualify for assistance.
BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
2292 Chambliss Ave., Suite C,
P.O. Box 2965
Cleveland, TN 37320-2965
(423) 479-1590
Behavioral Research Institute provides child abuse prevention services, conflict resolution
training and domestic violence treatment.
WALTER E. BOEHM BIRTH DEFECTS CENTER
975 East Third St.
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 778-2222
The Boehm Center offers help and hope to those born with congenital birth defects of the
central nervous system and their families. Assistance is provided for medical, financial and
social needs.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA,
CHEROKEE AREA COUNCIL
6031 Lee Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8323
Boy Scouts of America programs include Cub Scouts for boys ages 6 to 11, Boy Scouts for
young men ages 11 to 18, and Venturing and Exploring programs for young men and women
ages 14 to 21. The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America, Cherokee Area Council, is to provide
an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the
responsibilities of participating in citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CLEVELAND
385 Third St. S.W.
P.O. Box 1511
Cleveland, TN 37364
(423) 559-8299
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland provide youth development for boys and girls, ages 6 to
18, at four facilities that feature 30-plus programs in character and leadership development,
education and career development, the arts, health and life skills, and fitness and recreation.
CLEVELAND EMERGENCY SHELTER (GRANT)
745 Wildwood Ave. S.E.
P.O. Box 3297
Cleveland, TN 37320-3297
(423) 478-1458
The shelter offers temporary refuge and support services to homeless individuals and families,
transients and persons in emergency situations.
CLEVELAND FAMILY YMCA
(SCHOLARSHIPS)
220 Urbane Road N.E.
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-5573
The Cleveland Family Branch helps infants through senior citizens develop their spirit, mind
and body through programs and activities that promote health, fitness, values, moral and family
principles. Financial assistance for membership or programs is available through
scholarships for those who apply and qualify.
CLEVELAND FAMILY YMCA
(Y-CAP PROGRAM)
220 Urbane Road N.E.
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-5573
The Y-Cap program, administered through the Cleveland Family YMCA, is an intensive
intervention program for children ages 10 to 14 referred through the juvenile court system or
local school system aimed at turning self-destructive behavior into positive, healthy activity.
DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY
(Administered by United Way of Bradley County, in conjunction with the Dollywood Foundation,
Bradley County, Cleveland State Community College and the Governor’s Books from Birth
Foundation)
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-9876
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides a free age-appropriate book each month to children
in Bradley County up to age five who are enrolled.
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA,
COUNCIL OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS
1936 Dayton Blvd.
P.O. Box 15969
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 877-2688
The Council of the Southern Appalachians provides programs that are based on the Girl Scout
Promise and Law, enabling all girls between the ages of 5 and 17 to develop their individual
potential, relate to others with increasing skill and understanding, develop values to guide their
present and future actions, and contribute to the improvement of society.
HARBOR SAFE HOUSE/FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM
(Operated by Family Resource Agency)
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-3886
The Harbor Safe House offers temporary shelter, crisis counseling and other support services
to victims of family violence.
HIWASSEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER,
CLIENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES
940 South Ocoee St.
P.O. Box 1499
Cleveland, TN 37364-1499
(423) 479-5454
Hiwassee Mental Health Center offers a comprehensive range of behavioral health services for
children and adults. Financial assistance for clients who need rent, medicine, clothes, etc., is
provided.
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS FUND
(Operated by the Bradley County Committee on Aging, in cooperation with Bradley/Cleveland
Community Services and Area Office on Aging/SETDD)
P.O. Box 3297
Cleveland, TN 37320-3297
(423) 479-4111
Financial assistance for two routes of the Home-Delivered Meals Program is provided by
United Way. The program is a service providing nutritious meals and direct social contact to
homebound elderly and handicapped residents.
LEARNING CENTER FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES
(FORMERLY OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULT READING)
Craigmiles Building
833 North Ocoee St.
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-1117
The Learning Center for Adults and Families staff and volunteers are dedicated to enhancing
the lives of adults and families by offering instruction in basic skills including: reading, math,
writing and job-related skills. All services provided by the center are free.
PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS
1800 McCallie Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 755-2822
The Partnership provides assistance to Cleveland, Bradley County and Polk County residents
in the forms of Homemaker services and Consumer Credit Counseling. The Homemaker
services program provides trained persons to assist elderly or handicapped persons to
continue to live in their own homes. Consumer Credit Counseling provides budget counseling,
voluntary debt management and consumer financial education.
POLK COUNTY EMERGENCY AID
340 20th St. S.E.
P.O. Box 2314
Cleveland, TN 37320
(423) 472-1595
Funds raised by the Polk County campaign are used to provide temporary rent, medicine and
utilities for emergency needs in Polk County. These funds are administered by the American
Red Cross' Hiwassee Chapter.
SIGNAL CENTER
690 Old Chattanooga Pike
P.O. Box 214
Cleveland, TN 37364-0214
(423) 614-0199
The Signal Center serves preschool children up to six years old who have mental and/or
physical development delays. The center offers a program of individualized learning activities
and specialized on-site therapies.
TEAM CENTERS INC.
600 North Holtzclaw Ave., Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37404-1220
(423) 622-0500
TEAM Centers helps children and adults who have handicaps, developmental challenges, or
are at-risk, maximize their potential by providing diagnostic, referral and follow-up service. The
Family Support Program improves the quality of the lives of families who have a member with a
severe disability by providing funding for respite, medical equipment and supplies, etc., that
they need to reside in their natural home.
UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE
701 North Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2045
(703) 836-7100
United Way Worldwide provides support services, training, and materials to independent local
United Way organizations, including United Way of Bradley County.
UNITED WAY OF BRADLEY COUNTY
85 Ocoee St. S.E.
P.O. Box 193
Cleveland, TN 37364-0193
(423) 479-8576
The United Way of Bradley County improves lives through the cooperative efforts of caring
people in the community by evaluating the needs of the community and applying resources to
meet those needs, educating the community, and developing awareness of needs and
services. United Way of Bradley County also provides funding sight services (in conjunction with
the Lions Club).
UNITED WAYS OF TENNESSEE
250 Venture Circle
P.O. Box 280420
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 780-2434
United Ways of Tennessee is an association of local United Ways in Tennessee that provide
training and support.
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All agencies receiving United Way allocations must be incorporated as private, not-for-profit
entities, be tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, be registered
with the Charitable Solicitation of Funds Act, adhere to the United Way Policies and Procedures
Manual and The Standards of Accounting and Financial Reporting for Volunteer Health and
Welfare Organizations, and meet other standards to ensure accountability to United Way
contributors.
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